The short version
Below-average GCSE results. 84% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 37.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
37.4
6.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
31%
10.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
8%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
76%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
10%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 119 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 48 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 517
- Capacity
- 84%
- FSM
- 43%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Cumberland
- Trust
- MATER CHRISTI MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Ian Nevitt (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Harrington Road, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 3EE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAshfield Infant & Nursery School
Primary · Very close
Ashfield Junior School
Primary · 431m away
Victoria Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 679m away
Stainburn School and Science College
Secondary · 767m away
Workington Academy
Secondary · 776m away
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 827m away
St Michael's Nursery and Infant School
Primary · 920m away
Westfield Nursery and Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington a selective school?
No. St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington's Ofsted rating?
St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington?
St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington currently has 517 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington take?
St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington?
St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington is in Workington, CA14 3EE, in the Cumberland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington have a sixth form?
No, St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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